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From protecting 170,000 km² of nature to cutting climate-warming methane leaks, global cooperation drove meaningful environmental gains in 2025, despite geopolitical uncertainty. Explore our Annual Report:
https://ow.ly/rCsR50YcFf5
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Our ocean is in crisis. Yet most pollution starts on land, from plastic waste to industrial chemicals. A healthy ocean is essential for climate goals, sustainable development, and biodiversity. We must #SaveOurOcean. Be part of the solution. Share your views:
https://ow.ly/Kxbr50YvfSi
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Only two weeks left! If you are a young innovator aged 18â30 with an idea for the planet, don't miss the opportunity to bring your idea into reality! Want to be one of our next
#YoungChamps
? Apply before 31 March:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
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As extreme weather conditions intensify, early warning systems can protect lives and livelihoods. Discover how UNEP is helping communities stay safe from disasters:
https://ow.ly/QACQ50YuSzv
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How do we restore the natural world? There is no single answer â in fact, there are a multitude of ways to engage and be #GenerationRestoration. Whether big or small, every effort makes a huge difference. Here are three ways to help nature thrive:
https://ow.ly/QYA750YuRUn
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Ready to spotlight champions driving ocean action in pollution prevention? The 2026
#EarthChamps
recognizes leaders tackling pollution from source to sea, from plastics to nutrient runoff, from chemicals to noise and light. Nominations are open until 15 April:
www.unep.org/championsofe...
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How do we restore the natural world? There is no single answer â in fact, there are a multitude of ways to engage and be #GenerationRestoration. Whether big or small, every effort makes a huge difference. Here are three ways to help nature thrive:
https://ow.ly/bczA50YtwpC
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We rely on nature for our survival. Yet, over one million species are at risk of extinction due to human activity. The #GlobalGoals offer solutions to address the decline in biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystems:
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/biodiversity/
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Nitrous oxide is a powerful greenhouse gas and the dominant ozone-depleting substance from human activities. Better management, from sustainable agriculture practices to nutrient recycling, can cut pollution & protect the planet. More on how to #BeatNitrogenPollution:
https://ow.ly/2v7P50Ytwgk
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Ongoing escalation of violence in parts of the Middle East is claiming civilianâŻcausalities, forcing communities to flee, damaging infrastructure & creating widespread environmental impacts. I echo callsâŻfor an immediate cessation of hostilities.âŻ
@unep.org
statement:
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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Looking for some inspiring weekend reading? Explore real-world solutions helping to restore ecosystems and protect nature. Nature is in crisis, but every action #ForNature counts and we all have a part to play in protecting it:
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/series/nature-action-series
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UNEP regularly publishes the latest science and reports on multiple environmental matters to advance solutions to the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. Access these resources here:
https://ow.ly/aMAR50YtvqR
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UNEPâs
#YoungChamps
programme has recognised 30 young people from 22 countries across past cycles. Discover their ideas! Get inspired and apply before 31 March:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
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Key statistics on extinction risk and population trends are moving in the wrong direction. An interim report ahead of
#CMSCOP15
finds that 24% of species listed under
@cms.int
are globally threatened, while 49% have declining populations. Read the report:
www.cms.int/publication/...
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Six years into a massive tree-planting blitz, African communities are seeing real change. Restoring nearly 950 hectares of land has brought back wildlife, improved rainfall and boosted local incomes. This is #GenerationRestoration in action:
https://ow.ly/Q1Pr50YsMbe
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In a world where the effects of extreme weather patterns are intensifying, evidenced by rising heat, the Global Cooling Watch report shows how smarter, fairer, sustainable cooling can save lives, reduce emissions, and help billions stay safe from extreme heat. More info:
https://ow.ly/rZkW50YsM50
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Cities consume 70% of the worldâs food & generate half of its waste. But in Brazil, cities are stepping up, leading the #GenerationRestoration movement. From sustainable farming to climate education, theyâre shaping a resilient future. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/NLV350YsHsJ
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a pressing global concern that requires attention & creative solutions. Young people will face increased risks from AMR if no action is taken. This toolkit provides resources to help them #ActOnAMR and contribute effectively to solutions:
https://ow.ly/IupB50YrFHc
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How much do you know about climate change? Check here for regularly updated facts and findings on climate and its links to the economy, social issues, nature and more.
https://www.unep.org/topics/climate-action
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In parts of Southeast Asia, unreliable power grids make everyday work harder. Solar solutions are helping women power fishing boats, dry crops and run small farms while building resilience to climate impacts. Here´s how:
https://ow.ly/b3Q150YrFw5
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Every dollar of investment in renewables creates 3x more jobs. The âInternational Energy Agency estimates that about 5 million jobs in fossil fuel production could be lost by 2030, while an estimated 14 million new jobs would be created in clean energy. Via United Nations:
https://ow.ly/RMli50YrFqo
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When properly managed, wastewater can turn into clean water, energy, and other valuable resources, providing benefits #ForPeopleForPlanet. The Global Wastewater Initiative works to shift the view of wastewater, from waste to a valuable asset:
https://ow.ly/R9y750YrFau
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UNEPâs
#YoungChamps
programme could be your opportunity to bring your idea to the global stage! Got questions? Check out our FAQs here:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
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Disqualified over a snowboard? Thatâs what happened to one Olympian after PFASs were found in his equipment. These chemicals are used in everything from water-resistant gear to non-stick pans. Under the Stockholm Convention, countries are working to phase out the most harmful PFASs:
bit.ly/4at85YI
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Calling all ocean champions! The 2026 #EarthChamps nomination is now open until 15 April. This yearâs award will spotlight those helping to protect and restore ocean health. Submit your nomination:
https://www.unep.org/championsofearth/how-we-find-our-champions
#EarthChamps
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In South Africaâs Eastern Cape, people and nature are flourishing, thanks to
#GenerationRestoration
efforts driven by spekboomâa shrub that retains water, withstands drought, and supplies fodder for livestock and wildlife when other vegetation fails. Explore more:
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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While the #ClimateCrisis is a threat for everyone, it does not affect everyone the same and too often magnifies gender inequalities. This #WomensDay, see how we work to promote equality and womenâs empowerment to achieve the #GlobalGoals:
https://unep.org/topics/gender/gender-and-climate-action
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Climate change doesnât affect everyone equally: up to 80% of those displaced by climate disasters are women. But women arenât just facing the crisis, theyâre also leading the response. This #WomensDay, meet the women driving climate adaptation:
https://ow.ly/qjFG50YpZmz
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Behind Cambodiaâs recycling system are women who sort, collect & recover waste every day, often at great risk. Meet 4 women whose work supports their families, communities & keeps valuable materials out of landfills. This
#WomensDay
, we recognize the women behind this work to
#BeatWastePollution
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The ocean gives us food, oxygen, livelihoods, and climate regulation. But itâs under threat from overfishing, climate change, pollution, and habitat loss. When our ocean is in crisis, so are we. Protecting it means protecting life itself. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/h7Tz50YpZml
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Biodiversity underpins human well-being & a healthy planet. But nature is declining fast, putting global progress at risk. Explore how the Global Biodiversity Framework - the worldâs plan to reverse nature loss - helps advance the
#GlobalGoals
:
www.unep.org/interactives...
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Did you know that 53 million people rely on high-risk tropical forests for water, food, and resilience? Tripling investments in protecting these resources could boost growth, address climate change and biodiversity loss, and support people reliant on forests:
bit.ly/3ODfw79
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Ready to champion the planet? The next UNEPâs
#YoungChamps
of the Earth could be you. Apply before 31 March. Eligibility info:
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
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99% of people breathe air thatâs considered polluted. đˇ It damages health, lowers crop yields, deepens inequality and fuels climate change. Here are 10 things you should know about air pollution and what can be done to #BeatAirPollution:
https://ow.ly/v1lH50YoWNl
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Are you inspired by someone driving ocean action? Nominations for
#EarthChamps
are now open until 15 April:
www.unep.org/championsofe...
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Climate finance isnât charity, itâs an investment in global stability and a livable planet. From funding clean energy to drought-resilient seeds for farmers, it cuts emissions and strengthens communities. Explore why it matters and see real-world impact examples:
https://ow.ly/lPCh50YoWLm
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From protecting forests and cutting methane to green jobs and cooler, more resilient cities - local action is driving global change. Stay upto date with climate action efforts from around the world here: .
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/news/spotlight-climate-action
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As the leading global voice on the environment, UNEP provides leadership and encourages partnership in addressing humanityâs most pressing environmental challenges. To achieve this, we regularly seek qualified professionals to join our team. See current vacancies here:
https://ow.ly/QXkZ50YoWG4
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Oaxaca's dry forests are built to survive extremes, but unsustainable land use is pushing them past their limits. Here's how sustainable agave farming is bringing them back:
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-sustainable-agave-farming-reviving-oaxacas-dry-forests
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E-commerce is booming⌠and so are delivery emissions. In Quito, electric bikes and trikes are proving a cleaner, cheaper way to deliver. Through UNEPâs Global Electric Mobility Programme, projects like this show how zero-emission deliveries can scale globally.
https://ow.ly/q6AJ50Yoqh1
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Around the world, medicinal and aromatic plants are woven into the daily lives of billions of people. From ginseng to agarwood, more than 1,500 species are regulated under CITES. This
#WorldWildlifeDay
, discover why conserving them is essential:
wildlifeday.org/en/about
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One million of the worldâs estimated 8 million species are threatened with extinction. But hope is not lost.
#GenerationRestoration
is reviving habitats bringing back homes for threatened species. This
#WorldWildlifeDay
, discover six species making a comeback:
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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Human rights and the environment are closely linked. People cannot fully enjoy human rights without a safe, clean, and healthy environment, and vice versa. Discover more about environmental rights:
tinyurl.com/57b6jr39
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Extreme weather events are affecting billions globally. Beyond cutting emissions to slow the pace of global warming, adaptation is essential to protect people and communities from the consequences already underway. Here is why adaptation matters:
www.un.org/en/climatech...
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Got a bold idea to protect the planet? The Young Champions of the Earth is the United Nationsâ most prestigious award programme recognizing environmental action by young people. Ready to take your idea to the global stage? Apply before 31 March. đ
www.unep.org/youngchampio...
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According to the @â
ipcc.bsky.social
, marine heat waves have doubled in frequency and have become longer-lasting, more intense, and more extensive since the 1980s. Urgent
#ClimateAction
is needed to
#SaveOurOcean
and ensure a sustainable future for all.
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Seagrass meadows are among the most widespread and valuable marine ecosystems on Earth. Yet every 30 minutes, a football fieldâs worth of seagrass disappears. This
#WorldSeagrassDay
, discover why these often overlooked meadows matter more than you imagine.
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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No company can go circular alone. Change in textiles happens when designers, buyers and suppliers team up to rethink the entire value chain. UNEPâs InTex programme is helping build those bridges and #BeatPollution:
https://bit.ly/47m45q2
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We still have time to turn things around for the better. Fixing the planet is possible, but it means transforming how we power our world, grow food, manage waste, and protect nature. The payoff? Up to US$100 trillion in benefits every year. Read more:
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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From ancient microbes in melting glaciers to toxic pollutants from floods, climate change is altering ecosystems & exposing communities. The world must act to protect people & nature. Explore 4 emerging threats that could reshape life for millions unless action is taken:
https://ow.ly/BHtM50Yn5vq
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Before food reaches our plates, it goes through a long and complex journey. From farm to fork, innovators are cutting waste, restoring nature and making food systems work
#ForPeopleForPlanet
. Explore our interactive:
www.unep.org/interactives...
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